#afternoontea

[joydrawsart]

I didn't had a lot of time sadly but I did wanted to attend the afternoon tea party~ Thanks for hosting and I'm sorry I had to leave sooner and forgot to ask socials~ Feel free to tag peeps if you know them <3

[misskohane]

"Caterpillars tea party"

[greysmycolor]

📍 Manor House, Castle Combe, Wiltshire, UK

[donewithnothing]

[tabnabs]

Dear Tabnabs Customers, It is with huge regret, and heavy hearts we have closed our doors from today…

Tabnabs has been at heart of this community for many years. We have loved our role in serving you & we will very much miss you all.

Unfortunately, circumstances which are beyond our control mean we can no longer continue to operate our beloved Tea room. We thank our staff for their service & you all, our wonderful customers.

We thank you for your loyal custom & support over the years, we wish you all the very best.

Linda & Selo Tabnabs

[costumecollege]

Reminder: Costume College 2024 Sunday Fantasy Tea Tickets are available for purchase! This year’s theme: Vintage Tropical Tea Party. Already registered for Costume College 2024 but need to add your Tea ticket? Contact the Registrar at cocoregistrar@yahoo.com . . . .

[isaacspellman]

English Tea 🫖

This illustration is part of the series “All Things Bright, Young And Beautiful ”. Influenced by the Bright Young People back in the soaring 1920s in London. I’m gonna explore all sides of their wild, lavish life, the glamour but also the decadent.

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[thehungrykat1]

Grand Merienda Cena at Grand Hyatt Manila Features Unlimited Filipino Afternoon Tea

I have enjoyed afternoon tea at many different hotels in Manila and all around the world. Most of these delightful sets come with the same usual items likes scones and cakes served on a three tier stand, but I have never seen an afternoon tea package as bountiful and beautiful as the Grand Merienda Cena at the Grand Hyatt Manila.

So what makes this one different from all the rest? I found out last week when The Hungry Kat was invited to the launch of the Grand Merienda Cena: A Grand Filipino Afternoon Tea menu at The Lounge of Grand Hyatt Manila. For P1,850 nett per person, this Filipino-themed afternoon tea not just offers unique dishes that you won't find in other hotel offers, but it also lets its guests go back for second and third servings because the items are all Unlimited. This is the first time we are going to experience this kind of afternoon tea.

The Lounge at Grand Hyatt Manila is located on the second floor just above the main lobby and provides exquisite food and beverage offerings throughout the day. This is a great place to meet over business, socialize with friends or listen to live entertainment in a luxurious and glamorous setting. The Lounge serves an a la carte menu daily, with set menus exclusively served on holidays and special occasions.

For today's event, Grand Hyatt Mania is launching the new version of its Grand Merienda Cena which is available starting March 21, 2025 from 2:30pm to 6:00pm at The Lounge from Friday to Sunday. Afternoon tea is an elegant pre-evening tête-à-tête popularized in Europe with its own history and traditional ceremonies. The Merienda Cena Grand Afternoon Tea reimagines the cherished Filipino merienda tradition with an elegant twist. 

I really love having afternoon tea since each hotel has their own version of it. We've even tried the ones at Raffles Singapore, The Peninsula in Hong Kong and Bangkok, and The Ritz in London and Paris.

Grand Hyatt Manila gives us a Filipino version of the afternoon tea but with the same elegance and charm of luxury European hotels. What makes it even more special is that you are not just limited to one serving but you can go get more because it comes with free-flow open faced sandwiches, homemade scones, cakes, parfaits, waffles, live station and more. All these while admiring the cherry blossom-inspired displays all around the hotel.

The afternoon tea comes in this exquisite three-tier stand which is similar to the traditional afternoon tea set. The three layers come with different items and you usually start at the bottom going up.

The first plate comes with Traditional Homemade Plain & Raisin Scones served with strawberry jam, ube jam, and clotted cream. This is actually my favorite part and I just love eating scones. The traditional way of eating it is to cut the scones horizontally and then put either the strawberry jam or the clotted cream on top. The British have a very strict way of eating the scones but since we are in Manila, we don't have to be as snobbish.

The middle layer consists of Bao Bun Open Faced Sandwiches similar to a cuapao but with more exciting ingredients. There's the Lumpiang Sariwa, Pork Asado, and the Chicken Adobo for you to try.

The topmost layer comes with dessert so you can indulge in their Homemade Cakes which come in mini versions. These include the Calamansi Tart with sable, passion caramel, and almond cream; Strawberry Chiffon with fresh strawberry, chantilly, and vanilla sponge; Japanese Cheesecake with graham cracker and berry compote; and the decadent Grand Hyatt Manila Chocolate Cake with maracaibo mousse, hazelnut feuilletine, and dark ganache.

There's also a plate served with Vol Au Ven, a puff pastry filled with chicken, mushroom, and cream sauce. You can also find the Croque Monsieur with cured ham, béchamel, and gruyère. Both of these items are also available at the Live station if you want to get more.

Of course, what is afternoon tea without the main attraction? Guests can choose from a wide selection of Loose Leaf & Herbal Infusion Teas like English breakfast, earl grey, fancy sencha, milky oolong, pure camomile, rooibos balance, and more.

You can also coffee including brewed coffee, americano, flat white, cappuccino, and cafe latte.

Since I don't drink coffee, I was happy to know that they also serve a delicious Hot Chocolate which is also included in the set.

For those you want a bubbly afternoon affair, just add P750 nett per person and upgrade your afternoon tea to enjoy free-flow rosé wine or selected cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

The alcoholic drinks available that afternoon were the Rosé wine and the Garden Spritz. Since I'm not allowed to drink alcohol these days, my husband enjoyed ordering several glasses for himself.

Since the Grand Merienda Cena Filipino Afternoon Tea is unlimited, you can go to the buffet station to get as many more servings as you wish. This is like a Filipino fiesta and an afternoon tea rolled into one.

Aside from that, there's also a Seafood Station which really surprised me because I have never seen this in any other afternoon tea package. The Kinilaw Na Tuna comes with tuna ceviche, spiced vinegar, chili red onions, and crushed pork crackling.

The Shrimp Cocktail is what I really liked with its tender shrimp doused in Marie rose sauce with iceberg lettuce, lemon, and tabasco. Remember, these are all part of the afternoon tea package as well so you can get as many as you want.

Aside from the mini cakes, there's also a separate Dessert Station offering waffles, sweets, and parfaits.

You can try the Mango Coconut Parfait with its mango compote, coconut whipped ganache, and streuse. Another option is the Namelaka Chocolate Parfait which comes with macapuno, caramel, and chocolate cremeux.

Waffles are also available at the live station and you can customize it to your liking. Choose from several toppings and ingredients including amarena fabbri compotes, vanilla chantilly, chocolate sauce, and caramel sauce.

For us, we ordered a Chocolate Waffle topped with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream and drizzled with carmel sauce.

To make your Merienda Cena even more special, you can add P1,700 for a bowl of Seasonal Fruit Bingsu.

This majestic Korean treat comes with shaved condensed milk, fresh mangoes, coconut ice cream, nata de coco, and passion mango sauce. It's a very big serving that can be good for four person or more, so the entire table can share this.

Since it's the Cherry Blossom season in Japan, Grand Hyatt Manila is also offering The Wings of Spring Afternoon Tea which celebrates the beauty of Japan’s spring season through a limited-time offering available from March 21 to April 27, 2025, also from Fridays to Sundays between 2:30 PM and 6:00 PM. This exclusive menu includes bao bun sandwiches inspired by Filipino flavors, alongside Japanese delicacies such as Grilled Tuna, Assorted Maki Rolls, and Chirashi Sushi.

Desserts inspired by springtime artistry include Cherry Blossom & Yuzu Choux, with citrusy yuzu curd and sakura cream, Cherry Blossom Mousse featuring peach compote and vanilla sponge, Cherry Blossom Cheesecake with graham cracker and berry compote, and Cherry Blossom Roulade with matcha sponge and mixed berry spread. The experience is further enhanced with the addition of Affogato, made with vanilla ice cream, biscotti, and chocolate flake.

We would like to thank Francine Arias, Director of Marketing Communications at Grand Hyatt Manila for hosting our group and introducing us to the Grand Merienda Cena. We've always been loyal guests of Grand Hyatt Manila, especially with our holiday staycations here, so I'm really happy we got to try another one of their signature dining offers.

Grand Merienda Cena at The Lounge

2/F Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

8838-1234 (online reservations here)

www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/mangh-grand-hyatt-manila

www.facebook.com/grandhyattmanilaph

[misskohane]

"Still afternoon, summer"

[classichistoria]

FYI: Floral Gold-Trimmed Porcelain Tea Cup Set http://dlvr.it/TJjJ1B

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[itsaninsaneadventure]

A Taste of Christmas: Disneyland Afternoon Tea Review

Are #throwbackthursdays still a thing? #tbt to Holiday Tea @disneyland. Here's a new Blog Post!

[thelondonwhisperer]

Delicious Alternative Afternoon Tea - Fish and Chips at Bbar

Fish and chips for afternoon tea? Yes please! Delicious and very filling at BBar London in Victoria with beer-battered cod, fluffy chips along with decadent scones and cakes and a great range of teas 🍰